WSC #38 Benefits we receive from Christ at the Resurrection

Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection? A. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up to glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity. 1 Cor. 15:43; Matt. 25:23; Matt. 10:32; 1 John 3:2; 1 Cor. 13:12; 1 Thess. 4:17-18.

Introduction
• The connection between questions 36-38

• Refuting Dualism (1 Cor. 15:51-53; Rom. 8:23)

I: Final and entire glorification

A: For believers alone

B: Glorification is an immutable (i.e. unchangeable), sinless state that we will be in forever in heaven.

II: Full and final vindication

A: Our final justification – a legal fiction?

B: Openly acknowledged and acquitted based upon Christ’s work alone

III: Full enjoyment of God forever

A: Unhindered by sin, in perfect fellowship with God and the saints

B: Our down payment (Ps. 16:10; 1 Cor. 15:20-23)